VocabularyWhile this course is not specifically A&P, we will be learning a lot about the human body, thus we must learn how to speak the language! As seen in this information YouTube video, "the language is a tool used to understand the content for the course". We will break words apart into roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Not only will learning A&P vocabulary help you in this course and other science courses, it will help you to become more scientifically literate, making those doctor visits a little less stressful.
A Biology 2 "Word Wall" is displayed in our classroom, and we will create interactive vocabulary words as the semester progresses in order to remember and understand the meanings of the words you will hear!
What is life?TED TALK: Are we only 1-10% human?
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/7-characteristics-of-life
What is death?http://theapprofessor.blogspot.com/2013/08/death-spreads-throughout-body.html
http://video.scientificamerican.com/services/player/bcpid1399191810?bctid=2579439703001
What is the difference between NECROSIS and APOPTOSIS? Why is apoptosis important?
The website below provides a quick overview of apoptosis and its importance in living organisms. It even plays a role in the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/WhoAmI/FindOutMore/Yourbody/Whatdoyourcellsdo/Howdocellsdie.aspx
Primary Literature Practice Below... Don't freak out.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1550296/
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What does the word "anatomy" mean? What does the word "physiology" mean?
APA Style Citations for Documenting your Sources |
Life is a balance... |
How are homeostasis and diabetes related?
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The video above is a great resource if you are still confused by homeostasis and the difference between positive and negative feedback loops. It is 14 minutes long but very descriptive and understandable! I highly recommend taking the time to watch it, as these concepts are essential to understanding all of the body systems.
Anatomical Autopsies
In order to practice and better understand the new anatomical vocabulary, you will perform an alien autopsy investigation. This means that you will be dissecting an alien life form, learning dissection lab skills, as well as how to use the microscope to analyze cells and tissues.
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Chemistry of LifeBuilding your chemistry knowledge is essential when studying biological or medical sciences. You will learn about electrolytes, acids and bases, and macromolecules in this section.
The Crash Course video above provides more in-depth information on carbon chemistry (AKA organic chem!).
Watch the Crash Course video above regarding Biological Molecules (lipids, carbs, and proteins) and where you can find them in your diet!
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The buttons below will take you to additional readings regarding macromolecules. The readings provide more relevant and interesting information than the textbook you currently have, and they may be helpful!
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Enzymes: Biological Catalysts
Enzyme Reading Questions:
1. What does it mean when enzymes are described as a lock and key model? What is the lock? What is the key?
2. What is activation energy?
3. How do enzymes reduce the activation energy and initiate reactions?
4. What macromolecule are enzymes?
5. Describe in detail the 4 ways how enzymes influence reaction rates.
6. Describe the difference between competitive and noncompetitive enzymes.
7. What is an activator and how do they work?
8. Describe lactose intolerance and what it has to do with enzymes.
1. What does it mean when enzymes are described as a lock and key model? What is the lock? What is the key?
2. What is activation energy?
3. How do enzymes reduce the activation energy and initiate reactions?
4. What macromolecule are enzymes?
5. Describe in detail the 4 ways how enzymes influence reaction rates.
6. Describe the difference between competitive and noncompetitive enzymes.
7. What is an activator and how do they work?
8. Describe lactose intolerance and what it has to do with enzymes.
The YouTube video above provides a more in-depth and detailed look at enzymes. In class we will be performing an enzyme lab in which we will see how a specific enzyme functions!
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Cellular Energy
1. Read the ATP reading (I have printed copies available) and take your own notes on the important features of ATP.
2. Watch the ATP video on the link below. (You have to scroll down to where it says Web Based Resources and click "ATP".) Write down the following questions in your notebook and answer them as you watch the video. If the link doesn't work, then try to answer the questions from what you read previously.
3. Watch the crash course video about cellular respiration and ATP. It shows how the two subjects are very closely related.
4. Complete the Food, Energy, and Body Weight worksheet. We will go over this next class, so do not be concerned if you are not 100% accurate in your answers. Just try your best!
2. Watch the ATP video on the link below. (You have to scroll down to where it says Web Based Resources and click "ATP".) Write down the following questions in your notebook and answer them as you watch the video. If the link doesn't work, then try to answer the questions from what you read previously.
3. Watch the crash course video about cellular respiration and ATP. It shows how the two subjects are very closely related.
4. Complete the Food, Energy, and Body Weight worksheet. We will go over this next class, so do not be concerned if you are not 100% accurate in your answers. Just try your best!
1. What does ATP stand for? Draw the molecule the way they show it in the video.
2. What is the definition they give for ATP? 3. What type of energy is stored in ATP? How is it released? 4. ATP breaks into two parts when it releases the energy, what are they? 5. Where is the ADP molecule recharged? 6. What is added to ADP to make it ATP again? |